Tower Insurance
The role of chief risk officers in the insurance sector is changing in the face of climate change as risk management and forecasting becomes even more vital for general insurers
12th Mar 24, 10:01am
The role of chief risk officers in the insurance sector is changing in the face of climate change as risk management and forecasting becomes even more vital for general insurers
Tower CEO Blair Turnbull says the insurer wants to be competitive and affordable with its pricing – as gross written premium jumps 21% in four months
22nd Feb 24, 7:08am
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Tower CEO Blair Turnbull says the insurer wants to be competitive and affordable with its pricing – as gross written premium jumps 21% in four months
Tower’s CEO says insurer’s gross written premium up 21% in four months, expects full-year profit to be upper end of or exceed guidance of $22m to $27m
21st Feb 24, 11:27am
Tower’s CEO says insurer’s gross written premium up 21% in four months, expects full-year profit to be upper end of or exceed guidance of $22m to $27m
Simon Watts says the Government is ‘moving at pace’ to get adaption framework underway as insurers reflect on last year’s North Island flooding disasters
27th Jan 24, 9:35am
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Simon Watts says the Government is ‘moving at pace’ to get adaption framework underway as insurers reflect on last year’s North Island flooding disasters
Tower hires Goldman Sachs as it kicks off review of its ownership structure
Insurer Tower says it faced significant challenges this financial year, but its underlying result 'demonstrates resilience and strategic delivery' that positions the company well for long-term sustainable growth and performance
23rd Nov 23, 11:00am
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Insurer Tower says it faced significant challenges this financial year, but its underlying result 'demonstrates resilience and strategic delivery' that positions the company well for long-term sustainable growth and performance
Insurer Tower says inflation, motor crime and supply chain issues continued to worsen over the third quarter of its financial year to September
19th Jul 23, 10:11am
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Insurer Tower says inflation, motor crime and supply chain issues continued to worsen over the third quarter of its financial year to September
How Quashed wants to make insurance easy for New Zealanders. And cheaper.
Tower says the Auckland Anniversary Weekend flood may now cost as much as $225 million, while it says it won't be paying a half-year dividend to shareholders
8th May 23, 10:23am
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Tower says the Auckland Anniversary Weekend flood may now cost as much as $225 million, while it says it won't be paying a half-year dividend to shareholders
After banking, insurance? Treasury emails hint at potential of Commerce Commission market study
8th May 23, 5:00am
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After banking, insurance? Treasury emails hint at potential of Commerce Commission market study
Insurers are waving the climate change red flag. We all need to pay attention, Rebecca Stevenson says
9th Feb 23, 11:55am
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Insurers are waving the climate change red flag. We all need to pay attention, Rebecca Stevenson says
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Tower CEO Blair Turnbull says reinsurers are questioning their down under exposure, he sees a risk of uninsurable areas in the future
14th Jul 22, 10:37am
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Tower CEO Blair Turnbull says reinsurers are questioning their down under exposure, he sees a risk of uninsurable areas in the future
75% of New Zealanders still feel overseas travel is dangerous but most are willing to take the plunge anyway, Tower survey suggests
17th Mar 22, 11:30am
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75% of New Zealanders still feel overseas travel is dangerous but most are willing to take the plunge anyway, Tower survey suggests
Tower customers can expect premium changes, as the insurer uses more detailed modelling to price flood risk
10th Nov 21, 5:00am
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Tower customers can expect premium changes, as the insurer uses more detailed modelling to price flood risk
Trade Me expands its reach in the financial services market, selling general insurance underwritten by Tower
14th Aug 15, 10:18am
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Trade Me expands its reach in the financial services market, selling general insurance underwritten by Tower
Insurance premiums rising 20-50% after Sept 4 and Feb 22 quakes, but may rise even more after June 13 quake. Your experience?
29th Jun 11, 9:15am
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Insurance premiums rising 20-50% after Sept 4 and Feb 22 quakes, but may rise even more after June 13 quake. Your experience?
Court case between EQC and Insurance Council to be held sometime in August, but those affected won't have to wait for money
27th Jun 11, 10:43am
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Court case between EQC and Insurance Council to be held sometime in August, but those affected won't have to wait for money
Alex's politico-economic blogroll: Tower's quake loophole; Rate your insurer; Farrar and Standard tax cut fight; Cactus says the SFO can't lose; Key's broken Aus promise
24th Jun 11, 4:08pm
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Alex's politico-economic blogroll: Tower's quake loophole; Rate your insurer; Farrar and Standard tax cut fight; Cactus says the SFO can't lose; Key's broken Aus promise
Liquidators for Western Pacific Insurance cancel all policies after investigations find the policies were not covered
26th Apr 11, 11:12am
Liquidators for Western Pacific Insurance cancel all policies after investigations find the policies were not covered
ANZ-Tower dispute looks set for the Supreme Court
25th Jun 10, 6:22pm
ANZ-Tower dispute looks set for the Supreme Court
How does a no-claim-bonus work?
Why policy features are more important than premium cost when you use your car on holiday
18th Jun 10, 10:12am
Why policy features are more important than premium cost when you use your car on holiday
We update our comparisons with Tower's new Cover4Car policy
10th Jun 10, 12:42pm
We update our comparisons with Tower's new Cover4Car policy
Travel insurers feeling the fallout from volcanic ash claims
26th May 10, 9:08am
Travel insurers feeling the fallout from volcanic ash claims
Got serious money problems? – you may need to tell your insurance company
24th May 10, 10:38am
Got serious money problems? – you may need to tell your insurance company